Politics
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“All-out offensive” planned on Massachusetts climate bills
By Colin A. Young With the time left to make a deal ticking away and other matters jockeying for attention,…
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Hodgson stands by BCSO response to violent altercation as groups call for his resignation
Following Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s December 15th report detailing her office’s investigation into the May 1st altercation between ICE…
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Republicans shoot down $2,000 COVID-19 payments, Democrats nix change in foreign payments
It appears that both the Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives can agree to disagree. Both House Leaders…
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Governor Baker expected to sign revised police reform bill
Michael P. Norton The policing reform bill that grabbed Beacon Hill’s attention midway through 2020 is back on Gov. Baker’s…
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President Trump threatens not to sign COVID-19 relief bill saying it is a “disgrace”
The COVID-19 relief package may not be signed by President Trump due to the way the bill is structured. In…
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Group of Massachusetts physicians, state legislators, community leaders urge Baker to tighten COVID-19 restrictions
Over 20 organizations and nearly 300 physicians, state legislators, community and public health leaders have signed an open letter urging…
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Governor Baker institutes new sweeping COVID-19 restrictions due to virus spread
Governor Baker announced in a Tuesday afternoon press conference new COVID-19 guidelines ahead of the holidays. Beginning at 12:01 a.m.…
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Senate reaches deal on over $900 billion dollar new COVID-19 relief package with relief checks, unemployment
Senate leaders announced today that they have reached agreement on a COVID-19 relief package of nearly $1 trillion. Senate minority…
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Massachusetts State Senator: National health outlook a “dumpster fire”
Chris Lisinski Elected officials and health experts have been urging the public for weeks to pare back their traditional holiday…
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Massachusetts State Representatives ask Baker to impose broader restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Rep. Mike Connolly, Rep. Tami Gouveia, Rep. Jack Lewis, Rep. Michelle Duois, and Rep. Denise Provost are asking Governor Baker…
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